Medela SoftFit breastshields

Anyone use these with the PIS? How do they compare with the hard shields? Just curious. Been having some discomfort with the hard shields (which is odd since I've been using the 27mm for a long time now).

Re: Medela SoftFit breastshields

I had used the hard shields for a long time and scratched one while cleaning it. While waiting for a replacement (lovely LLL lady was sending me a spare 24mm) I used the soft shield off my manual pump. That thing totally rubbed me the wrong way and I couldn't wait for my hard shield to come in. I don't know if it was me of what, but it was terrible. Of course, if you're having problems with the hard shield, maybe it'll work out better for you!

Hi, I'm Seph! DD born - 5/12/09 5lbs 15oz, and now she's 27 lbs! weaned with love at 19 months. DS born - 10/12/11 8 lbs 1 oz, over 19 pounds now at 8.5 months and still nursing like a champ!
I survived 3 solid months of a 10 food elimination diet and 22 months of a limited diet between my 2 children. I don't even remember what a peanut is. for 21 months!
6 time conqueror of mastitis! (2 times without abx!)
Have milk, will fly!

Re: Medela SoftFit breastshields

Well, initially I thought I needed to go up but what is happening is that it's pulling almost my entire areola into the tunnel, which makes me think maybe I should go DOWN to the 21mm so it only pulls in my nipple

Re: Medela SoftFit breastshields

well do you have the 24mm that came with your pump (assuming they did)? I'd give those a try before going down to 21. I'm not very well endowed in the breast/nipple area and I'm a 24mm. you definately don't want the sides of your nipple to rub!

Hi, I'm Seph! DD born - 5/12/09 5lbs 15oz, and now she's 27 lbs! weaned with love at 19 months. DS born - 10/12/11 8 lbs 1 oz, over 19 pounds now at 8.5 months and still nursing like a champ!
I survived 3 solid months of a 10 food elimination diet and 22 months of a limited diet between my 2 children. I don't even remember what a peanut is. for 21 months!
6 time conqueror of mastitis! (2 times without abx!)
Have milk, will fly!